New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

bangthebook nhl game preview

The New Jersey Devils head to Amerant Bank Arena to play against the Florida Panthers. The game is set for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Devils have a strong start to the season with a record of 13-5-1. Under head coach Sheldon Keefe, they rank second in both their conference and division. Meanwhile, the Panthers have a record of 10-8-1. Led by head coach Paul Maurice, they aim to improve their standing in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Devils vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • New Jersey Devils Puck Line: +1.5 (-206)
    • Florida Panthers Puck Line: -1.5 (+168)
    • New Jersey Devils MoneyLine: +123
    • Florida Panthers MoneyLine: -146
    • Over: 5.5 (-124)
    • Under: 5.5 (+103)

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a tough game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing 5-1 despite having more shots on goal. Nico Hischier was the lone goal scorer for the Devils in that game.

In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Devils secured a 3-2 win. Luke Hughes stood out with a goal and an assist. This win showed the Devils’ ability to bounce back after a loss.

Another close game was against the Chicago Blackhawks, where the Devils won 4-3. Simon Nemec had an impressive performance, scoring three goals. The Devils are aiming to improve their consistency in upcoming games.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They achieved a notable win against the Vancouver Canucks with a score of 8-5. In that game, Seth Jones stood out with two goals, and the team had 41 shots on goal.

In their matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers fell short, losing 3-1. Brad Marchand scored the lone goal for the Panthers. The team managed 23 shots on goal but only converted one into a goal.

The Panthers have been strong in home games, evidenced by their win over the Washington Capitals with a score of 6-3. Sam Reinhart contributed with two goals and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key player in the net, although he faced challenges against the Canucks with five goals against.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -146. The Panthers have a slight edge in goals and goaltending stats. The recommended pick is the Florida Panthers to win, with a projected score of Florida 4, New Jersey 3.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, with each having over 50 goals this season. The recommendation is to take the Over at -124, as the projected total is 7 goals.